The pre-requisite test is a performance test administered by a tester to a member of the target audience of the intended instruction, the testee. The pre-requisites test will be administered orally by the tester. The tester will ask the testee to complete a series of tasks to demonstrate the entry level knowledge and skills needed to begin the instructional lesson. The testee will be provided with the necessary equipment and materials to complete the test. Tester will record date and name of testee, observe and record the testee's performance, and record any additional comments/observations on a printed pre-requisite test scoring sheet in pencil.
Instructions for Person Giving Pre-requisites Test
For the pre-requisites test, the tester will perform the following:
prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-requisites test
greet the testee and seat them at a desk with a personal computer
explain the purpose of the test
explain how the test will be administered
administer the test
1. In order to prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-requisites test, the tester will need to do the following
A. Make sure the necessary equipment and materials for the test are present
desk
chair
personal computer - monitor, keyboard, mouse
USB microphone
printed pre-requisites test scoring sheet with directions for administering the test (for the tester)
pencil
device to time the test
B. Set up the personal computer
start computer and boot into Win XP operating system
check MS Office PPT is installed on computer
check sample PPT file is located on computer desktop
C. Place USB microphone on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
2. Once the testee is present, greet them and seat the testee in a chair at a desk facing the personal computer
3. Explain the purpose of the pre-requisites test to the testee
the purpose of the pre-requisites test is to determine whether or not the average person who will be taking the instructional lesson in how to record a narrated PowerPoint presentation using Camtasia Studio 7 has the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the lesson
the pre-requisites test is not a graded test, as such the testee will not be "graded" on their performance or receive any results from the test
the test is for the benefit of the designer of the instruction so that improvements can be made to the instructional materials should they be necessary
4. Explain how the test will be administered to the testee
the testee will be presented with the printed evaluation sheet that lists the tasks and the corresponding the entry level knowledge and skills that will be evaluated during the pre-requisites test prior to taking the test
the tester will allow the testee to briefly review the list of tasks and entry level skills being tested
the tester will collect the printed sheet that lists the tasks and the corresponding the entry level knowledge and skills that will be evaluated during the pre-requisites test from the testee prior to administering the test
the tester will ask the testee to perform a series of tasks using the equipment and materials provided to demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills necessary for taking the instructional lesson
the testee may ask the tester to repeat the directions for the task at any point during the task
the testee may NOT ask for help or instructions on how to complete a task
the testee may respond with, "I don't know" if they do not know how to perform a task
the testee may respond with, "I don't understand" if they do not understand the terminology used in the question
the testee will be given 2 min to complete each task
at the end of 2 min or the completion of the task, whichever comes first, the tester will move on to the next task
5. Tester will administer the test:
the tester will present the testee with the printed evaluation sheet that lists the tasks and the corresponding the entry level knowledge and skills that will be evaluated during the pre-requisites test prior to taking the test
the tester will allow the testee to briefly review the list of tasks and entry level skills being tested
the tester will collect the printed sheet that lists the tasks and the corresponding the entry level knowledge and skills that will be evaluated during the pre-requisites test from the testee prior to administering the test
the tester will ask the testee to perform a series of tasks; the questions and corresponding entry level skills are listed in the pre-requisites test scoring sheet.
for each entry level knowledge or skill that is performed correctly during each task, the tester will mark an X in the yes column
for each entry level knowledge or skill that is NOT performed correctly during each task, the tester will mark an X in the no column
the tester will mark in the comments column any instances of uncertainty, prolonged hesitation, asking for clarification, responding with "I don't know" or "I don't understand" that correspond to the task presented to the testee
the tester will allow the testee 2 min per task, then proceed to next task
upon completion of the test, the tester will inform the testee the test is finished
Pre-Requisites Test
Pre-requisites test of entry level knowledge and skills necessary to complete instructional lesson on how to record a narrated PowerPoint presentation using Camtasia Studio 7 PowerPoint Add-in
Date
Name
Category
Yes
No
Comments
Task
1. Open the PowerPoint file on the desktop.
Entry level skill
Demonstrates ability to use a computer mouse to open files on the computer desktop.
Task
2. Select the Add-Ins tab on the tool bar ribbon in the PowerPoint application.
Entry level skill
Demonstrates ability to use a computer mouse to to select objects within an application (i.e. click on buttons, icons, drop down menus, etc).
Task
3. Select the Arrange icon tool located in the Home tab of the tool bar ribbon.
Entry leve skill
Demonstrates ability to use a computer mouse to navigate application menus.
Task
4. Use the mouse to close the PowerPoint application window.
Entry level skill
Demonstrates ability to use a computer mouse to close windows.
Task
5. Adjust the computer's audio volume using the volume slider in the Windows XP task bar.
Entry level skill
Demonstrates ability to use a computer mouse to adjust audio volume using the volume control in the Windows XP taskbar.
Task
6. Locate the USB connector on the microphone and and clearly indicate the connector by holding it up for the tester to see.
Entry level knowledge
Demonstrates ability to identify a USB mircophone connector.
Task
7. Locate the USB port on the computer and clearly indicate the USB port on the computer by pointing to the USB port for tester to see.
Entry level knowledge
Demonstrates ability to identify a USB port on a computer.
Task
8. Plug the microphone into the computer.
Entry level skill
Demonstrates ability to able to plug a USB microphone connector into a USB port on a computer.
Pre-requisites Test
The pre-requisite test is a performance test administered by a tester to a member of the target audience of the intended instruction, the testee. The pre-requisites test will be administered orally by the tester. The tester will ask the testee to complete a series of tasks to demonstrate the entry level knowledge and skills needed to begin the instructional lesson. The testee will be provided with the necessary equipment and materials to complete the test. Tester will record date and name of testee, observe and record the testee's performance, and record any additional comments/observations on a printed pre-requisite test scoring sheet in pencil.
Instructions for Person Giving Pre-requisites Test
For the pre-requisites test, the tester will perform the following:
1. In order to prepare the learning setting prior to administering the pre-requisites test, the tester will need to do the following
A. Make sure the necessary equipment and materials for the test are present
B. Set up the personal computer
C. Place USB microphone on desk in direct line of site of the testee (near monitor or keyboard)
2. Once the testee is present, greet them and seat the testee in a chair at a desk facing the personal computer
3. Explain the purpose of the pre-requisites test to the testee
4. Explain how the test will be administered to the testee
5. Tester will administer the test:
Pre-Requisites Test
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